Polar Bears
Genus and species name: Ursas maritimus
Biotic Factors: Food Supply, Humans
Global Warming
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: 2 coats of fur for extra
protection against the harsh environment, sharp claws for gripping the ice,
digging holes, and grabbing prey, and sharp teeth for ripping apart flesh.
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Hippopotamus
Genus and Species name: Hippopotamus, amphibias
Biotic Factors: Humans and predators
Abiotic Factors: Disease
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: Nostrils, ears and eyes are on
top of its head so that they can still use them while above water. They can close
their nostrils and ears while completely submerged to keep water from entering
in. Hippopotamuses sweat a red liquid that acts as a sunblock and disease shield.
Plain Zebra
Genus and species name: Equus quagga
Biotic Factors: Predators (Primarily Lions and Hyenas)
Abiotic Factors: Disease and food supply
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: Stripes (Scientist believe that
they act as a camouflage when the heard is running making it harder to point out
how many there are) Teeth made for chewing vegetation, has horse like qualities.
African Lion
Genus and species name: Panthera leo
Biotic Factors: Prey (If Lions get mixed into a herd of running animals they can
get trampled and killed), challenging prides trying to expand their territory
Abiotic Factors: Disease
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: Over time has learned to use
teamwork to make hunts successful by organizing ambushes and synced attacks,
sharp teeth and claws for gripping flesh, strong jaws for ripping and chewing
flesh.
Jaguar
Genus and species name: Panthera onca
Biotic Factors: Challenging Jaguars and humans
Abiotic Factors: disease
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: can climb tree to hide and wait
for prey, has a strong jaw with razor sharp claws and teeth for ripping apart
their prey during the attack to kill it and also after it’s dead to feast.
Unusual fact: Unlike most big cats who form small families and protect each
other, jaguar’s live alone and mark their territories with claw markings and
waste.
Chimpanzee
Genus and species name: Pan Troglodytes
Biotic Factors: predators and humans
Abiotic Factors: disease and infection from bugs
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: Can walk on its hind legs
upright or walk on all 4’s, uses its tail to hold onto tree limbs, has adapted the
knowledge to use basic tools (sticks and stones) to crush nuts or draw out insects
Common Vampire Bat
Genus and species name: Desmodus Rotunous
Biotic Factors: Predators and humans
Abiotic Factors: diseases
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings : The Vampire Bat uses its heat
sensing nose to find a victim, and then they land close to the victim and find a
blood vessel near the surface to drink blood from. Razor sharp pointed teeth for
puncturing the hide of their victims, while their saliva keeps the victim’s bloo d
from clotting the bat will use its tongue to drink the blood.
Peafowl
Genus and species name: Pavo Afropavo
Biotic Factors: Humans and predators
Abiotic Factors: diseases
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: Male feather trains are used to
attract mates, the bigger the train is the more likely the peacock will get a mate
Odd fact: The term “peacock” is often times used to describe both male and
females, but only males are called peacocks. Females are called peahens and when
they are together they are called peafowl.
American Alligator
Genus and species name: Alligator Mississippiensis
Biotic Factors: Other Alligators, Humans, Predators
Abiotic Factors: Disease
Adapted traits do to environmental surround ings: Armored skin to protect it
from predators, Sharp pointed teeth that can tear through almost anything,
massive strong jaws used from crushing its prey, they’ve been around since
dinosaurs so they’ll eat almost any living creature.
Gentoo Penguin
Genus and species name: Pygoscelis papua
Biotic Factors: Predators (a favorite meal for Sea Lions, leopard Seals, and
orca’s), humans, birds of prey (mainly Skuas and caracaras)
Abiotic Factors: Diseases and pollution caused by humans (mainly in areas wit h
enclaves)
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: They have the abilities to swim
up to 22 MPH underwater, stay submerged for about 7minutes and go as deep as
655 FT and will go as far as 16 miles away from home looking for food.
Peregrine Falcon
Genus and species name: Falco Peregrinus
Biotic Factors: Humans and challenging birds and predators
Abiotic Factors: diseases
Adapted traits do to environmental surroundings: These falcons can live just
about everywhere (except Antarctica), they will prey on other birds, bats, and
even small animals. After they find a good meal they begin a steep, swift dive that
can top 200MPH!